SM - SM Energy Company

SM Energy: Debt Reduction Will Unlock Significant Shareholder Value

SM Energy is rated a Strong Buy with a $50/share target, reflecting 48% upside potential driven by debt reduction and valuation re-rating. SM trades at a significant discount to peers, with a 4x EBITDA multiple and $6.9B in debt, but plans to allocate 80% of FCF to deleveraging. Merger synergies with Civitas have increased from $200M to $375M, supporting improved free cash flow and profitability, with full benefits expected by 2027.

May 22, 2026 06:53 PM • seekingalpha.com

Higher Synergies & Oil Prices Enhance SM Energy's Prospects

SM's Civitas merger synergies surpass expectations as oil prices above $95 a barrel strengthen cash flow and shareholder return prospects.

May 22, 2026 10:21 AM • zacks.com

EnerCom Announces Premier Networking Events for the 31st Annual Energy Investment Conference, Including Monday Charity Golf Tournament, Monday VIP Welcome Mixer, and Tuesday Casino Night

EnerCom Announces Premier Networking Events for the 31st Annual Energy Investment Conference, Including Monday Charity Golf Tournament, Monday

May 21, 2026 11:00 AM • gurufocus.com

SM Energy (SM) Is Considered a Good Investment by Brokers: Is That True?

Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?

May 21, 2026 06:31 AM • zacks.com

Donald Trump is up 75% on this oil stock since January

SM Energy (NYSE: SM) went under the radar among President Donald Trump's stock purchases in the first quarter of 2026. However, the oil producer has posted rather notable gains since the president added it to his portfolio.

May 20, 2026 04:59 AM • finbold.com

Are High Oil Prices a Key Driver of SM's Energy Operations?

WTI above $100 amid Iran-war shock could keep lifting SM???s E&P, backed by big Permian and DJ Basin acreage and low-cost assets.

May 19, 2026 07:35 AM • zacks.com

SM Energy Company (SM) Hits Fresh High: Is There Still Room to Run?

SM Energy (SM) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

May 19, 2026 06:17 AM • zacks.com

SM Energy Surges 67% in Six Months: Is the Stock Worth Betting on Now?

SM jumps 67% in six months as Civitas merger-fueled production growth and debt reduction strengthen its cash flow outlook.

May 13, 2026 09:20 AM • zacks.com

Are Investors Undervaluing SM Energy (SM) Right Now?

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

May 13, 2026 06:40 AM • zacks.com

This Top Oils and Energy Stock is a #1 (Strong Buy): Why It Should Be on Your Radar

Finding strong, market-beating stocks with a positive earnings outlook becomes easier with the Zacks Rank.

May 13, 2026 06:01 AM • zacks.com

Earnings Estimates Rising for SM Energy (SM): Will It Gain?

SM Energy (SM) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.

May 12, 2026 09:20 AM • zacks.com

Are Oils-Energy Stocks Lagging SM Energy (SM) This Year?

Here is how SM Energy (SM) and Meren Energy (MRNFF) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

May 12, 2026 06:41 AM • zacks.com

SM Energy Company (SM) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It

SM Energy (SM) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

May 12, 2026 06:01 AM • zacks.com

SM Energy Q1 Earnings Beat on Higher Oil-Equivalent Production

SM beats Q1 adjusted EPS estimates as Civitas-driven output jumps, lifting revenues 75% and prompting higher 2026 production guidance and synergies.

May 11, 2026 09:06 AM • zacks.com

Wall Street Analysts Believe SM Energy (SM) Could Rally 28.73%: Here's is How to Trade

The consensus price target hints at a 28.7% upside potential for SM Energy (SM). While empirical research shows that this sought-after metric is hardly effective, an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean that the stock will witness an upside in the near term.

May 08, 2026 06:56 AM • zacks.com

SM Energy Company (SM) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

SM Energy Company (SM) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

May 07, 2026 08:41 AM • seekingalpha.com

SM Energy (SM) Surpasses Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

SM Energy (SM) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.55 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.29 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.76 per share a year ago.

May 06, 2026 03:35 PM • zacks.com

SM Energy Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

Accelerated synergies and higher production drive enhanced full-year outlook Company reaffirms full-year capital expenditure plan DENVER, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company (the "Company" or "SM") (NYSE: SM) today reported financial and operating results for the first quarter 2026. Accompanying slides can be found on the Company's website at https://www.sm-energy.com/investors/news-events/presentations.

May 06, 2026 12:10 PM • prnewswire.com

SM Energy Gears Up to Report Q1 Earnings: Time to Buy or Exit?

SM is set to report Q1 earnings on May 6, with early-quarter oil-price swings anticipated to have pressured upstream profitability despite rising output.

May 05, 2026 08:16 AM • zacks.com

SM Energy (SM) Stock Slides as Market Rises: Facts to Know Before You Trade

In the most recent trading session, SM Energy (SM) closed at $30.5, indicating a -1.72% shift from the previous trading day.

May 01, 2026 02:50 PM • zacks.com

Morgan Stanley Upgrades Naturgy Energy Group (NTGY:SM) (GASNY) to Overweight

$32.00 (was $34.81)

Arthur Sitbon · Morgan Stanley

May 21, 2026 02:21 AM • StreetInsider

SM Energy upgraded to Outperform from Underperform at Raymond James

$55.00 (was $34.32)

Raymond James

May 20, 2026 04:56 AM • TheFly

SM Energy price target raised to $39 from $38 at Truist

$39.00 (was $30.67)

Gabe Daoud · Truist Financial

May 12, 2026 07:22 AM • TheFly

SM Energy price target raised to $31 from $30 at Susquehanna

$31.00 (was $29.44)

Charles Minervino · Susquehanna

May 11, 2026 07:17 AM • TheFly

SM Energy price target raised to $29 from $25 at Wells Fargo

$29.00 (was $26.93)

Wells Fargo

Apr 21, 2026 06:27 AM • TheFly

SM Energy (SM) PT Lowered to $30 at TD Cowen

$30.00 (was $27.00)

National Bank

Mar 17, 2026 08:51 AM • StreetInsider

SM Energy price target raised to $49 from $48 at Stephens

$49.00 (was $23.40)

Stephens

Feb 19, 2026 07:14 AM • TheFly

SM Energy price target raised to $24 from $23 at Roth Capital

$24.00 (was $22.86)

Roth Capital

Feb 18, 2026 09:12 AM • TheFly

SM Energy price target lowered to $19 from $21 at Susquehanna

$19.00 (was $18.62)

Susquehanna

Jan 26, 2026 08:41 AM • TheFly

SM Energy price target lowered to $29 from $35 at RBC Capital

$29.00 (was $17.87)

RBC Capital

Jan 13, 2026 07:28 AM • TheFly

SM Energy price target lowered to $34 from $38 at Mizuho

$34.00 (was $17.93)

William Janela · Mizuho Securities

Jan 09, 2026 07:01 AM • TheFly

SM Energy price target lowered to $28 from $36 at KeyBanc

$28.00 (was $19.89)

KeyBanc

Dec 10, 2025 06:09 AM • TheFly

Berenberg Downgrades Solaria Energia y Medio Ambiente SA (SLR:SM) to Hold

$19.00 (was $18.43)

Henry Tarr · Berenberg Bank

Nov 25, 2025 04:49 AM • StreetInsider

SM Energy price target lowered to $28 from $33 at Roth Capital

$28.00 (was $19.35)

Roth Capital

Nov 03, 2025 03:20 PM • TheFly

SM Energy price target raised to $27 from $24 at Susquehanna

$27.00 (was $21.26)

Charles Minervino · Susquehanna

Oct 20, 2025 07:09 AM • TheFly

SM Energy price target lowered to $38 from $39 at Mizuho

$38.00 (was $24.33)

Mizuho Securities

Oct 10, 2025 07:06 AM • TheFly

SM Energy price target raised to $35 from $34 at RBC Capital

$35.00 (was $25.24)

RBC Capital

Oct 09, 2025 08:27 AM • TheFly

SM Energy price target lowered to $36 from $60 at KeyBanc

$36.00 (was $22.02)

Tim Rezvan · KeyBanc

Apr 21, 2025 06:22 AM • TheFly

SM Energy price target lowered to $33 from $45 at Wells Fargo

$33.00 (was $30.53)

Wells Fargo

Mar 25, 2025 06:17 AM • TheFly

SM Energy price target lowered to $41 from $65 at Siebert Williams

$41.00 (was $27.52)

Williams Trading

Mar 05, 2025 06:50 AM • TheFly